How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : The Ting Tings, Daphne & Celeste, Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe, Junior Jack, Goldfrapp, Timo Maas , Kira, Girls Of FHM , Commander Tom, 2Play, allSTARS, Dario G
They are the performers of twelve vintage dance tunes that were ranked in various charts, this week (08/52) BUT … in the Noughties 2000s.
1. What was Kira’s debut single that achieved a peak position of number 9 on the UK Singles Chart?
- A 2 Hearts
- B All My Life
- C I’ll Be Your Angel
2. Which magazine is associated with the electronic dance cover of “I Touch Myself” released in 2007?
- A For Women Only
- B Fast Cars and Music
- C For Him Magazine
3. What 1997 song was sampled in Commander Tom’s hit single “Attention!”?
- A Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
- B Superstar by Tom Novy vs. Eniac
- C Sandstorm by Darude
4. Which award did “So Confused” by 2Play win in the UK music industry?
- A Best New Artist
- B Best Collaboration at the MOBO Awards
- C Best Music Video
5. The song by allSTARS* that achieved their highest UK chart position was a cover of which 1981 hit?
- A The Land of Make Believe
- B Making Your Mind Up
- C Better Best Forgotten
6. From which song does Dario G’s “Dream to Me” take its melody?
- A Dreams by The Cranberries
- B Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift
- C Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics
7. What unusual household object inspired the rhythm of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”?
- A A coffee maker
- B A clock
- C A typewriter
8. Which two artists collaborated on the song “How Can We Ease The Pain”?
- A Maxi Priest and Shaggy
- B Maxi Priest and Beres Hammond
- C Maxi Priest and Sean Paul
9. The inspiration for Hipsway’s “The Honeythief” includes which famous novel?
- A Ulysses
- B Lolita
- C The Great Gatsby
10. Which distinctive beat characterizes Adam and the Ants’ “Kings of the Wild Frontier”?
- A Bossa nova
- B Disco beat
- C Burundi beat
11. “Skin Trade” by Duran Duran features which type of vocal style by Simon Le Bon?
- A Operatic
- B Falsetto
- C Whistling
12. Big Country’s “Fields of Fire” features guitars evoking sounds similar to which instrument?
- A Piano
- B Violin
- C Bagpipes
For TWELVE more ‘Music For The Dancers’ – Vintage 2000s Music Videos – week 08/52 – click here
Tracklist
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1 . The Ting Tings – We WalkFeatured on the 2008 album “We Started Nothing”.
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2 . Daphne & Celeste – Ooh Stick You!Featured on the 2000 album “We Didn’t Say That!”.
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3 . Bob Marley vs. Funkstar De Luxe – Rainbow CountryFeatured on the 2000 album “eep On Moving (It’s Too Funky in Here)”.
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4 . Junior Jack – Dare Me
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5 . Goldfrapp – Ride A White HorseFeatured on the 2005 album “Supernature”.
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6 . Timo Maas – To Get DownFeatured on the 2002 album “Loud”.
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7 . Kira – I’ll Be Your Angel
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8 . Girls Of FHM – I Touch Myself
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9 . Commander Tom – Attention
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10 . 2Play – So Confused (w/ Raghav & Jucxi)
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11 . allSTARS – The Land Of Make BelieveFeatured on the 2002 album “Allstars “. |
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12 . Dario G – Dream to meFeatured on the 2001 album “In Full Colour”.
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And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. “I’ll Be Your Angel” was Kira’s debut single, peaking at number 9 on the UK chart in 2002. This dance-pop track marked her entry into international music.
2. FHM, short for “For Him Magazine,” is the lifestyle magazine linked to the Girls of FHM’s cover of “I Touch Myself.” The notorious title exploits FHM’s popular appeal.
3. Commander Tom’s “Attention!” samples “Superstar” by Tom Novy vs. Eniac, contributing to its success as a memorable club staple in the early 2000s.\
4. “So Confused” won Best Collaboration at the MOBO Awards, celebrating its blend of UK garage and R&B with talents 2Play, Raghav, and Jucxi D.\
5. allSTARS*’ highest-charting single was “The Land of Make Believe,” a cover of the 1981 UK number one hit by Bucks Fizz, reaching number 9 in 2002.\
6. “Dream to Me” by Dario G is based on the melody of The Cranberries’ “Dreams,” giving it a familiar allure that resonated with audiences worldwide.\
7. The typewriter rhythm in Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” underscores the daily grind theme, clever nails tapping creating its infectious beat.\
8. “How Can We Ease The Pain” unites Maxi Priest with Beres Hammond, melding reggae and R&B in this soulful duet from Priest’s 1987 album.\
9. Grahame Skinner cited “Lolita” for lyrical inspiration in “The Honeythief,” adding literary depth to Hipsway’s catchy pop tune.\
10. The Burundi beat, using dual drummers, characterizes the unique sound of “Kings of the Wild Frontier,” propelling Adam and the Ants into fame.\
11. Simon Le Bon adopted a falsetto vocal style in “Skin Trade” for Duran Duran, illustrating the band’s sonic shift in 1987.\
12. Big Country’s signature guitar sound, similar to bagpipes, is prominent in “Fields of Fire,” reinforcing their Scottish roots.\
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